Welcome to Atlantic City Ballet
The Atlantic City Ballet, a 501c organization, serves as a prime artistic resource to the residents of Atlantic City and the surrounding areas. The company consists of professional dancers from around the world who have earned national acclaim for their technical expertise and exuberant stage presence. AC Ballet offers access to fully-staged performances by a highly skilled company of professional dancers and educational programs designed to fit the needs of a diverse student population. Their community outreach initiatives encourage appreciation of and participation in the art form. The Atlantic City Ballet honors the diversity of world cultures by engaging in a multicultural company of professional dancers. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet performs in theaters all along the east coast and across the country. Their repertoire of original works includes classics such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. However, Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative creations, such as Dracula, Romeo and Juliet, and her full-length Carmen. Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey, with a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences. Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre (ACBT) Performing Arts Academy is the official school of ACBallet.
The Atlantic City Ballet, a 501(c)(3) organization, relies on charitable donations, grants, sponsorships, galas, events, and community programs to support its activities. All donors have played a crucial role in our 40+ years of success, and their contributions are eligible for tax deductions. With a legacy of over four decades, the Atlantic City Ballet has been dedicated to presenting professional ballet performances and spreading the joy of dance. Your donations, regardless of the amount, empower us to sustain our mission. Furthermore, we actively engage in educational initiatives and community programs alongside our ballet productions.
Performances
Our performances, executed by professional dancers, are held year-round and include the Nutcracker, Dracula, Carmen, A Midsummer Night's Dream, It's a Shore Holiday, and more.
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About Us
Founded in 1982, by International Ballerina, Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet serves as a prime artistic resource to the residents of Atlantic City and the surrounding areas. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all along the east coast and across the country.
Store
Visit our store where you can make donations to AC Ballet. In the future you will also be able to purchase merchandise such as Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, T-Shirts, DVD's, Nutcrackers, Auction Baskets, and other items.
Testimonials
We have been in business for 40 years. Some of our dancers have become professional ballet dancers in major companies in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States.